The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had

manage to make Aiden

He groaned and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my

any differently.

drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his

try my best to ignore that feeling and

I would not see

me a

His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a

way you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it

neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times.

my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging

comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever said

I liked to see him

even more.

way I was making Aiden squirm

and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got the

cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He

into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker

okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to

“Checking to see if I was

check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I rolled my

the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t

I shook my head in disappointment.

cupcake.”I pouted.

“I was a

“Is that even a question? You

baby, ease up on this old

years and

wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted